We are currently exploring whether we want to expand Upfront to the United States of America (USA). As part of this exploratory process, we are keen to meet potential future team members. For this reason, we already open the vacancies below, with the disclaimer that we may not end up actually expanding to the USA.

In order to change the food system within our lifetimes, we must relentlessly execute. If our plan excites you and if you are serious about getting it done, apply by sending an email to otto@upfront.nl

Please concisely state:

1. Your 3 most transformative life experiences shaping your unique personality.
2. Your exceptional ability and how it links to a specific role at Upfront.
3. Your greatest entrepreneurial achievement.

Open applications are welcome. Specific roles we are exploring to hire:

1. Source all 95 “fresh” products such as fruits, vegetables, meat and fish from Texas/USA.
2. Subsequently, make product specification sheets including ingredients and nutrition facts and gather suppliers’ deal information such as minimum order quantities, lead times, all-in prices, contact information, shelf lives, payment terms.
3. Finalize all compliance packaging and product specifications for these 95 products, together with the Upfront design team.

1. Build a team: refrigeration technicians, wood workers, electricians, HVAC installers and a stained glass artist.
2. Build Upfront Supermarket 1 & 2: assure swift planning & perfect execution.
3. Maintain Upfront Supermarket 1 & 2: assure proactive operational maintenance.

1. Source ~90 products for the Upfront supermarket assortment by researching suppliers (via Google, sourcing Platforms, maps etc), visiting suppliers and tasting samples to compare and select the most suitable partners.
2. Lead price negotiations across your assortment and strategically compare pricing and conditions among multiple suppliers.
3. Ensure packaging details and product specifications are compliant with food safety and quality standards.